SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
In addition to the main components, you will find the following supplied accessories for your
Avidea system.
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INTRODUC
TION
9
WELCOME TO AVIDEA
™
Congratulations on your purchase of the Avidea Home Entertainment
System.Your new system incorporates several innovative technologies
designed to deliver a powerful entertainment experience from an
elegant and easy-to-use system.
Please save this Guide for future reference. If you should need an additional
copy, it may be downloaded from the Boston Acoustics website:
www.bostonacoustics.com/avidea.
With your Avidea system, you can enjoy virtually all entertainment sources currently available,
reproduced with the latest generation of multi-channel surround sound formats, and all controlled
by an advanced universal Remote Control. Here is an overview of your Avidea system’s features:
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Elegant, easy-to-use Control Center with slot-loading, progressive scan DVD player. Plays
standard 4
3
/
4
-inch (12cm) size of the following discs: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD
±
RW/
±
R,
CD, CD-R, CD-R/W, and MP3 CD
•
Dolby Digital
®
EX, DTS
®
ES, Dolby Pro Logic
®
II, and Neo:6
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High performance AM/FM Tuner with 27 presets in three banks of nine
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Inputs for up to six additional sources. Includes analog and digital audio inputs, as well as a
convenient forward mounted set of inputs that allow quick connection of video game consoles
and camcorders
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Universal touchscreen LCD Remote Control uses radio frequencies as well as standard infrared
to operate your system and other components from virtually anywhere in your home. Learns
codes for operating other sources and can be customized with included CD-ROM
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Powered Subwoofer contains a front-firing DCD
™
driver and amplification for seven
channels
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Six elegant, compact extruded aluminum speakers feature dual woofer, two-way design and
integrated wall mounts
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Active equalization and custom crossovers ensure accurate acoustic reproduction
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Easy-to-use, color-coded speaker connectors for quick and correct system setup
•
Zone 2 audio output that allows independent listening in another part of your home
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UniView
™
video signal management system ensures that all connected video components
operate at maximum performance levels
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Listening Mode Memory
™
automatically recalls your source listening preferences
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Powerful On-Screen Display provides total control over your system
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Optional UMB1 adjustable wall-mount brackets and A7fs floor stands
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INTRODUC
TION
8
Speaker Cables :
3 x 16 feet (5m),
3 x 49 feet (15m)
To connect the Avidea Speakers to the Avidea
Subwoofer. A total of six speaker cables are
packed with your system. Each has a color-
coded connector on both ends to match a
speaker. Rear channel speaker cables are
longer to allow for the greater distances
between rear speakers and the Subwoofer.
Subwoofer Cable :
16 feet (5m)
A special multi-pin cable which is used to
connect the Avidea Subwoofer to the Avidea
Control Center.
Subwoofer AC Cord
Connects to the rear panel of the Avidea
Subwoofer.
RF Receiver/Antenna
Provides signal to the Avidea Control Center
from the Avidea Remote Control. It is connected
to the RF Antenna jack on the rear panel of
the Control Center.
AM and FM Antennas
Provides signal to the Avidea AM/FM Tuner.
Avidea Remote Control
Operates the Avidea system and all connected
Devices.
Avidea Remote Control Setup and Use Guide
Provides instruction on the use of the Avidea
Remote Control.
Three AA Batteries
For installation in the Remote Control.
(See separate Avidea Remote Control Setup
and Use Guide for further instructions.)
Serial Cable
Used only when customizing your Avidea
Remote Control from your PC. (See separate
Avidea Remote Control Setup and Use Guide
for further instructions.)
FreedomEdit CD-ROM
Used to customize the Avidea Remote
Control. (See separate Avidea Remote Control
Setup and Use Guide for further instructions.)
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION